Custom Training Available in Your Area!
ATTCH receives a lot of requests for training in other areas. This is something that we do regularly! Custom training or certification training are available in your area for groups of all sizes. For certification training if you have a group (usually 8-10 people) interested in certification you can design your own training by choosing the core training and supplementary workshops to meet your training needs. Agency and individual training rates available. This often works out to be an economic option as participants save on travel and accommodation costs. Contact reception@attch.org for further details.
Clinical Supervision and Case Consultation: The ability to remain present and attuned to our clients at a right-brain to right-brain level is a powerful therapeutic process. However, the ability to consistently do so stems from our own wellness. Supervision is a process that allows for growth, awareness, atonement, and space needed to be intentional and mindful in our day-to-day work. ATTCH provides clinical supervision and case consultation services to a wide variety of professionals. These services are available in-person or remotely (telephonic, via Skype, and FaceTime). Supervision with ATTCH allows for application of trauma-informed practice that incorporates a wide variety of research-informed techniques and approaches to help promote therapeutic presence, regulation, authenticity, empowerment, and healing of the helper as well as those they are working with through informing their approach.
Clinical Supervision and Case Consultation: The ability to remain present and attuned to our clients at a right-brain to right-brain level is a powerful therapeutic process. However, the ability to consistently do so stems from our own wellness. Supervision is a process that allows for growth, awareness, atonement, and space needed to be intentional and mindful in our day-to-day work. ATTCH provides clinical supervision and case consultation services to a wide variety of professionals. These services are available in-person or remotely (telephonic, via Skype, and FaceTime). Supervision with ATTCH allows for application of trauma-informed practice that incorporates a wide variety of research-informed techniques and approaches to help promote therapeutic presence, regulation, authenticity, empowerment, and healing of the helper as well as those they are working with through informing their approach.
Upcoming Trainings and Speaking Engagements:
Custom 2-Day Training
Day 1: Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation (private event)
Day 2: Trauma Informed Community Training & Creative Strategies for Engaging Youth & Healing Trauma (open to community professionals)
Hosted by Aulneau Renewal Centre - Learn more
Winnipeg, Manitoba (February 13 & 14, 2019)
Day 1: Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation (private event)
Day 2: Trauma Informed Community Training & Creative Strategies for Engaging Youth & Healing Trauma (open to community professionals)
Hosted by Aulneau Renewal Centre - Learn more
Winnipeg, Manitoba (February 13 & 14, 2019)
A Sampling Of Some Of Our Past Speaking Engagements:
Custom 2-Day Training offered as part of the Trauma Certification Program
Understanding and Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse
Hosted by Wilfred Laurier University
Kitchener (December 11 & 12, 2018)
Understanding and Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse
Hosted by Wilfred Laurier University
Kitchener (December 11 & 12, 2018)
Custom 2-Day Training (Offered as part of a 3-part training series)
Intersections: The interplay between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Day 1: Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Day 2: Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Hosted by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Centre
Sault Ste Marie (December 5 & 6, 2018)
Intersections: The interplay between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Day 1: Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Day 2: Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Hosted by Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Centre
Sault Ste Marie (December 5 & 6, 2018)
Custom 1-Day Training
Healing the Helper: Restorative Practices to Nurture the Helper and Prevent Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma
Hosted by SafeGuards for Youth Justice Organizations
Various locations across Ontario (June -December, 2018)
Healing the Helper: Restorative Practices to Nurture the Helper and Prevent Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma
Hosted by SafeGuards for Youth Justice Organizations
Various locations across Ontario (June -December, 2018)
2018 Fall Trauma and Attachment Conference Series
Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (2 Day Conference Seminar November 3 & 4, 2018)
Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (2 Day Conference Seminar November 3 & 4, 2018)
Custom Training
Trauma, Affect Regulation, and Relationships
Human Trafficking Forum
St. Catharines, Ontario (October 13, 2018)
Trauma, Affect Regulation, and Relationships
Human Trafficking Forum
St. Catharines, Ontario (October 13, 2018)
Custom 1.5-Day Training
Intersections: The Interplay Between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Hosted by Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians
Niagara Falls, Ontario (October 9 & 10, 2018)
Intersections: The Interplay Between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Hosted by Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians
Niagara Falls, Ontario (October 9 & 10, 2018)
Custom Trauma-Informed Certification Series
Contracted by Discovery House
Expressive Arts and Trauma Recovery (May 10, 2018)
Building Trust and Repairing Attachment Relationships through reconciliation therapy (June 4, 2018) Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood (July 18, 2018)
Understand Trauma's impact on Learning and school- Collaborating between caregivers and schools to create an effective plan (Aug 24, 2018)
Creative Journaling to promote Integration, authenticity and healing (Sept 19, 2018) 9-12Comprehensive Trauma Assessment (August 23, 2017)
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for Discovery House
Calgary, Alberta
Contracted by Discovery House
Expressive Arts and Trauma Recovery (May 10, 2018)
Building Trust and Repairing Attachment Relationships through reconciliation therapy (June 4, 2018) Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood (July 18, 2018)
Understand Trauma's impact on Learning and school- Collaborating between caregivers and schools to create an effective plan (Aug 24, 2018)
Creative Journaling to promote Integration, authenticity and healing (Sept 19, 2018) 9-12Comprehensive Trauma Assessment (August 23, 2017)
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for Discovery House
Calgary, Alberta
Custom 2-Day Training
Intersections: The interplay between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Day 1: Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Day 2: Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Hosted by Réseau de santé Vitalité Health Network
Campbelltown, New Brunswick (June 27 & 28, 2018)
See link for registration details
Intersections: The interplay between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Day 1: Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Day 2: Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Hosted by Réseau de santé Vitalité Health Network
Campbelltown, New Brunswick (June 27 & 28, 2018)
See link for registration details
Custom 3-Day Training
Day 1: Spirituality Compassion & Trauma-Informed Care
Days 2 & 3: Intersections: The interplay between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Hosted by Aulneau Renewal Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba (May 28-30, 2018)
See link for registration details for Day 1 & Days 2 &3
Day 1: Spirituality Compassion & Trauma-Informed Care
Days 2 & 3: Intersections: The interplay between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Hosted by Aulneau Renewal Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba (May 28-30, 2018)
See link for registration details for Day 1 & Days 2 &3
Custom 1-Day Training
Infant Mental Health: Understanding and Repairing the Neurobiological Impacts of Early Life Adversity
Hosted by Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre
Ottawa, ON (April 21, 2018)
Infant Mental Health: Understanding and Repairing the Neurobiological Impacts of Early Life Adversity
Hosted by Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre
Ottawa, ON (April 21, 2018)
Custom 2-Day Training
Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Hosted by Alberta Health Sciences
Edmonton, Alberta (April 9 & 10, 2018)
Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Hosted by Alberta Health Sciences
Edmonton, Alberta (April 9 & 10, 2018)
2018 Trauma and Attachment Conference: Healing Complex Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation in Children, Youth, and Adults
Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (2 Day Conference Seminar March 2018)
Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (2 Day Conference Seminar March 2018)
Comprehensive Trauma Assessment
Healing the Helper
Grounding Trauma in Addictions
Expressive Arts & Trauma
Healing Benefits of Art
Custom Training Series hosted by NNADAP
ON (March 6-8, 2018)
Healing the Helper
Grounding Trauma in Addictions
Expressive Arts & Trauma
Healing Benefits of Art
Custom Training Series hosted by NNADAP
ON (March 6-8, 2018)
Custom Trauma Certification Series
Contracted by: Centre de sante communautaire Hamilton/Niagara
Complex Trauma in High Risk Populations: Understanding and Working with Dissociation, Shame and Concurrent Disorders (January 9, 2018)
Creative Journaling to Promote Integration, Authenticity, and Healing (February 14, 2018)
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for Centre de sante communautaire Hamilton/Niagara, Welland, ON
Contracted by: Centre de sante communautaire Hamilton/Niagara
Complex Trauma in High Risk Populations: Understanding and Working with Dissociation, Shame and Concurrent Disorders (January 9, 2018)
Creative Journaling to Promote Integration, Authenticity, and Healing (February 14, 2018)
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for Centre de sante communautaire Hamilton/Niagara, Welland, ON
Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Hosted by Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for Centre de sante communautaire Calgary, AB (January 25 & 26, 2018)
Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Hosted by Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for Centre de sante communautaire Calgary, AB (January 25 & 26, 2018)
Custom Workshop Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Treatment
Hosted by FOXY/SMASH
Yellowknife, NWT January 11 & 12, 2018
Hosted by FOXY/SMASH
Yellowknife, NWT January 11 & 12, 2018
Understanding the Impact of Trauma and Attachment on Health Outcomes
Med Plus Program Brock University
St. Catharines, ON (January 19, 2017)
Med Plus Program Brock University
St. Catharines, ON (January 19, 2017)
Custom Trauma Certification Series
Contracted by: Centre de sante communautaire Hamilton/Niagara
Building Relationships with Children using Expressive Arts (September 20, 2017)
Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood (October 11, 2017)
Expressive Arts & Mindfulness Approaches to Trauma (November 8, 2017)
Building Relationships with Children Using Expressive Arts (December 6, 2018)
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for Centre de sante communautaire Hamilton/Niagara, Welland, ON
Contracted by: Centre de sante communautaire Hamilton/Niagara
Building Relationships with Children using Expressive Arts (September 20, 2017)
Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood (October 11, 2017)
Expressive Arts & Mindfulness Approaches to Trauma (November 8, 2017)
Building Relationships with Children Using Expressive Arts (December 6, 2018)
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for Centre de sante communautaire Hamilton/Niagara, Welland, ON
Custom Trauma-Informed Organization Certification Series
Contracted by De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
Comprehensive Trauma Assessment (August 23, 2017)
Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood (September 22, 2017)
Reconciliation Therapy and Attachment Enhancing Therapy (October 12, 2017)
Including Mindfulness Practices in Your Life and Practice (October 24, 2017)
Healing the Helper: Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma (October 24, 2017)
Grounding Trauma & Addictions (November 9, 2017)
Healing the Hearts of Traumatized Children: Repairing Attachment Trauma (November 9, 2017)
Working with complex issues: dissociation, human trafficking, internet exploitation, domestic violence (December 5, 2017)
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre Hamilton, ON
Contracted by De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
Comprehensive Trauma Assessment (August 23, 2017)
Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood (September 22, 2017)
Reconciliation Therapy and Attachment Enhancing Therapy (October 12, 2017)
Including Mindfulness Practices in Your Life and Practice (October 24, 2017)
Healing the Helper: Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma (October 24, 2017)
Grounding Trauma & Addictions (November 9, 2017)
Healing the Hearts of Traumatized Children: Repairing Attachment Trauma (November 9, 2017)
Working with complex issues: dissociation, human trafficking, internet exploitation, domestic violence (December 5, 2017)
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre Hamilton, ON
Custom Trauma-Informed Training
Contracted by Design for a New Tomorrow
An Introduction to Biofeedback and Neurofeedback for Treating Trauma (November 16, 2017)
Contracted by Design for a New Tomorrow
An Introduction to Biofeedback and Neurofeedback for Treating Trauma (November 16, 2017)
Contemporary Indigenous Health Practices & Research Conference
Intersections: The Interplay Between Trauma, Addictions, and Health Outcomes
Hamilton, ON (October 17, 2017)
Intersections: The Interplay Between Trauma, Addictions, and Health Outcomes
Hamilton, ON (October 17, 2017)
2017 APA Annual Convention: Addressing the Diverse Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Co-Occurring PTSD and SUDS - Treatment of Underlying Attachment and Trauma Wounds to Promote Recovery
Hosted by American Psychological Association (APA)
Washington, DC (August 3, 2017)
Hosted by American Psychological Association (APA)
Washington, DC (August 3, 2017)
Understanding and Repairing the Neurobiological Impacts of Early Life Adversity
Hosted by STRIVE Niagara
St. Catharines, ON (June 20, 2017)
Hosted by STRIVE Niagara
St. Catharines, ON (June 20, 2017)
Developing Plans of Care for Pre and Post Treatment for Addictions Through a Trauma and Attachment Informed Care Perspective
Hosted by Native Horizons and RAMA FIRST NATION
Orillia, ON (June 15, 2017)
Hosted by Native Horizons and RAMA FIRST NATION
Orillia, ON (June 15, 2017)
Intersections: The interplay between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma (2 Day Workshop)
Hosted by Horizon Health Network
Moncton, NB (April 20 & 21, 2017)
Hosted by Horizon Health Network
Moncton, NB (April 20 & 21, 2017)
Attachment, Trauma, and Integration: Sensory Regulation and Caregiving Approaches to Integrate and Calm The Brain, Mind, and Body
Simcoe Community Services
Simcoe, ON (April 7, 2017)
Simcoe Community Services
Simcoe, ON (April 7, 2017)
Conference Presentation: Day 1 Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment & Day 2 Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
2017 Trauma and Attachment Conference
St. Catharines, ON (April 1 & 2, 2017)
Web Link: http://www.attachmentandtraumaconference.com/2017-conference.html
2017 Trauma and Attachment Conference
St. Catharines, ON (April 1 & 2, 2017)
Web Link: http://www.attachmentandtraumaconference.com/2017-conference.html
Foundations of Trauma and Attachment: Understanding and Treating Intergenerational Trauma in Indigenous Communities
Hosted by: De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
Hamilton, ON (February 23 & 24, 2017)
Hosted by: De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
Hamilton, ON (February 23 & 24, 2017)
Promoting Healthy Attachment Relationships, Optimal Infant Mental Health, and Resiliency Following Trauma
STRIVE Niagara
(February 3, 2017)
STRIVE Niagara
(February 3, 2017)
Understanding the Impact of Trauma and Attachment on Health Outcomes
Med Plus Program Brock University
St. Catharines, ON (January 19, 2017)
Med Plus Program Brock University
St. Catharines, ON (January 19, 2017)
Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma In The Workplace: Awareness and Simple Restorative Practices to Heal the Helper
Customized within the context of First Responders
Keynote Address PTSD & Vicarious Trauma Symposium, hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Brant
Paris, ON (October 27, 2016)
Customized within the context of First Responders
Keynote Address PTSD & Vicarious Trauma Symposium, hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Brant
Paris, ON (October 27, 2016)
National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) Conference
Customized within the context of Indigenous Communities
Conference Speaker: Understanding and Grounding Trauma and Addictions in Indigenous Communities
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (October 25, 2016)
Web link: http://ontarionnadap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-NNADAP-Conference-Package-NNADAP-Workers.pdf
Customized within the context of Indigenous Communities
Conference Speaker: Understanding and Grounding Trauma and Addictions in Indigenous Communities
Sault Ste. Marie, ON (October 25, 2016)
Web link: http://ontarionnadap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-NNADAP-Conference-Package-NNADAP-Workers.pdf
OACCPP 38th Annual Conference: Trauma – Approaches to Recovery and Change
Conference Speaker: Attachment, Trauma, and Integration: Sensory Regulation to Integrate and Calm The Brain, Mind, and Body
Toronto, ON (September 24, 2016)
Web link: www.oaccpp.ca/pd-and-events/annual-conference-agm/
Conference Speaker: Attachment, Trauma, and Integration: Sensory Regulation to Integrate and Calm The Brain, Mind, and Body
Toronto, ON (September 24, 2016)
Web link: www.oaccpp.ca/pd-and-events/annual-conference-agm/
ATTCH Trauma and Attachment Certification Trainings
Certified Trauma Integration Practitioner (CTIP) Training Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Comprehensive Trauma Assessment
Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood
Grounding Trauma and Addictions
Impact of Trauma and Attachment on Disordered Eating and Self-Concept
Building Trust and Repairing Attachment Relationship through Reconciliation Therapy
Healing Trauma Wounds: The Magnificent Benefits of Mindfulness
Creative Strategies for Engaging Youth and Healing Trauma
Trauma-Informed Youth Justice
Strategies for Healing Trauma Following Domestic Violence
ATTCH Trauma and Attachment Certification Trainings
St. Davids, ON (various dates July 2016 – August 2016)
Certified Trauma Integration Practitioner (CTIP) Training Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Comprehensive Trauma Assessment
Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood
Grounding Trauma and Addictions
Impact of Trauma and Attachment on Disordered Eating and Self-Concept
Building Trust and Repairing Attachment Relationship through Reconciliation Therapy
Healing Trauma Wounds: The Magnificent Benefits of Mindfulness
Creative Strategies for Engaging Youth and Healing Trauma
Trauma-Informed Youth Justice
Strategies for Healing Trauma Following Domestic Violence
ATTCH Trauma and Attachment Certification Trainings
St. Davids, ON (various dates July 2016 – August 2016)
Custom Certification Series
One day Core training: Phase-Based Trauma Treatment
Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation
Strategies for Healing Trauma Following Domestic Violence
Healing Trauma Wounds: The Magnificent Benefits of Mindfulness
Creative Journalling to Promote Integration, Authenticity, and Healing
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for Design for a New Tomorrow
St. Catharines, ON (May 19, June 7, & June 16, 2016)
One day Core training: Phase-Based Trauma Treatment
Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation
Strategies for Healing Trauma Following Domestic Violence
Healing Trauma Wounds: The Magnificent Benefits of Mindfulness
Creative Journalling to Promote Integration, Authenticity, and Healing
Custom organizational trauma and attachment certification series for Design for a New Tomorrow
St. Catharines, ON (May 19, June 7, & June 16, 2016)
Addressing Intergenerational Trauma in Inuit Communities Through a Holistic Lens
3-Day Custom Training for front-line workers
Department of Health and Social Services, Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, NT (May 3-5)
3-Day Custom Training for front-line workers
Department of Health and Social Services, Government of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife, NT (May 3-5)
Intersections: The Interplay between Addiction, Mental Health and Trauma
Canadian Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2016 Canadian Conference
Niagara Falls, ON (April 22, 2016)
Canadian Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2016 Canadian Conference
Niagara Falls, ON (April 22, 2016)
Effective Strategies for Managing Stress
Guest Speaker Youth Net Team hosted by Eden High School
St. Catharines, ON (April 19, 2016)
Guest Speaker Youth Net Team hosted by Eden High School
St. Catharines, ON (April 19, 2016)
The Nexus between Trauma, Attachment, and Violence
Custom Training for Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program Facilitators
Jointly hosted by Design for a New Tomorrow and Family Counselling Centre Niagara
St. Catharines, ON (March 30, 2016)
Custom Training for Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program Facilitators
Jointly hosted by Design for a New Tomorrow and Family Counselling Centre Niagara
St. Catharines, ON (March 30, 2016)
Intersections: The Interplay between Addiction, Mental Health and Trauma
Pembroke Regional Hospital
Pembroke , ON (March 24, 2016)
Pembroke Regional Hospital
Pembroke , ON (March 24, 2016)
ATTCH Trauma and Attachment Certification Trainings
Strategies for Healing Trauma Following Domestic Violence
Trauma-Informed Child Welfare
Introduction to Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Measures Used to Assess and Treat Trauma
Healing The Hearts of Traumatized Children: Repairing Attachment Trauma
Building Trust and Repairing Attachment Relationships Through Reconciliation Therapy
St. Davids, ON (March 1 & 2, 2016)
Strategies for Healing Trauma Following Domestic Violence
Trauma-Informed Child Welfare
Introduction to Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Measures Used to Assess and Treat Trauma
Healing The Hearts of Traumatized Children: Repairing Attachment Trauma
Building Trust and Repairing Attachment Relationships Through Reconciliation Therapy
St. Davids, ON (March 1 & 2, 2016)
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices for Supporting Children with Autism and their Caregivers
Hosted by: Autism Ontario
St. Catharines, ON (February 29, 2016)
Hosted by: Autism Ontario
St. Catharines, ON (February 29, 2016)
Intersections: The Interplay Between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Canadian Mental Health Association Brant
Waterford, ON (February 5, 2016)
Canadian Mental Health Association Brant
Waterford, ON (February 5, 2016)
Understanding the Impact of Trauma and Attachment on Health Outcomes
Hosted by: McMaster Family Health Team
February 4, 2016
Hosted by: McMaster Family Health Team
February 4, 2016
Cultivating a Compassionate Workplace
Hosted by: Niagara Life Centre
January 29, 2016
Hosted by: Niagara Life Centre
January 29, 2016
ATTCH Trauma and Attachment Certification Trainings
Certified Trauma Integration Practitioner Training: Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Infant Mental Health
The Impact of Attachment and Trauma on Disordered Eating and Self-Concept
Healing Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood
St. Davids, ON (various dates January 2016 – February 2016)
Certified Trauma Integration Practitioner Training: Foundations of Trauma and Attachment
Infant Mental Health
The Impact of Attachment and Trauma on Disordered Eating and Self-Concept
Healing Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood
St. Davids, ON (various dates January 2016 – February 2016)
Intersections: The Interplay Between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Customized within the context of Indigenous Communities
Hosted by: Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
January 14, 2016
Customized within the context of Indigenous Communities
Hosted by: Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
January 14, 2016
Suicide and Self-Harming Behaviours: Assessment and Intervention Strategies
Hosted by: Mutual Support Systems
January 13 & 27, 2016
Hosted by: Mutual Support Systems
January 13 & 27, 2016
Understanding the Impact of Trauma and Attachment on Health Outcomes
Hosted by: Brock University Med Plus Program
January 4, 2016
Hosted by: Brock University Med Plus Program
January 4, 2016
Intersections: The Interplay Between Addiction, Mental Health, and Trauma
Customized within the context of Indigenous Communities
Hosted by: City of Thunder Bay Drug Strategy
December 18, 2015
Customized within the context of Indigenous Communities
Hosted by: City of Thunder Bay Drug Strategy
December 18, 2015
Trauma-Informed Schools
Hosted by: District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) & STRIVE Niagara (Formerly Adolescent Family Support Services Niagara)
December 2, 2015
Hosted by: District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) & STRIVE Niagara (Formerly Adolescent Family Support Services Niagara)
December 2, 2015
Foundations of Trauma and Attachment: Understanding and Treating Intergenerational Trauma
Customized within the context of Indigenous Communities
Hosted by: De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
November 13, 2015
Customized within the context of Indigenous Communities
Hosted by: De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
November 13, 2015
Foundations of Trauma and Attachment: Sensory Regulation in Residential Treatment to Integrate The Brain, Mind, and Body
Hosted by: Mutual Support Systems
November 11, 2015
Hosted by: Mutual Support Systems
November 11, 2015
3 Day Custom Training
Days 1 & 2 - Attachment, Trauma, and Integration: Sensory Regulation and Clinical Application to Integrate The Brain, Mind, and Body
Day 3 - Becoming a Trauma Informed Organization and Case Consultation
Hosted by: Eastern Health Newfoundland, Mental Health and Addictions Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment
November 3-5, 2015
Days 1 & 2 - Attachment, Trauma, and Integration: Sensory Regulation and Clinical Application to Integrate The Brain, Mind, and Body
Day 3 - Becoming a Trauma Informed Organization and Case Consultation
Hosted by: Eastern Health Newfoundland, Mental Health and Addictions Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment
November 3-5, 2015
Custom Certification Series
One day Core training: Foundations of Trauma and Attachment Informed Practice
Infant Mental Health: Parenting to Prevent Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Creative Strategies for Engaging Youth and Healing Trauma
The Magnificent Benefits of Mindfulness
Understanding and Grunding Trauma and Addictions
Custom certification series for STRIVE Niagara
October 14, 23, & 30, 2015
One day Core training: Foundations of Trauma and Attachment Informed Practice
Infant Mental Health: Parenting to Prevent Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation
Creative Strategies for Engaging Youth and Healing Trauma
The Magnificent Benefits of Mindfulness
Understanding and Grunding Trauma and Addictions
Custom certification series for STRIVE Niagara
October 14, 23, & 30, 2015
Foundations of Trauma and Attachment: Understanding and Treating Intergenerational Trauma
for Managers, Supervisors, and Government Officials
Hosted by: The Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Health and Social Services
October 7, 2015
for Managers, Supervisors, and Government Officials
Hosted by: The Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Health and Social Services
October 7, 2015
Faith-Based Approaches to Healing Trauma and Attachment Wounds
Hosted by: Niagara Life Centre
August 26, 2015
Hosted by: Niagara Life Centre
August 26, 2015
Cultivating Attachment and Attunement in a Therapeutic Setting
Guest Speaker: STRIVE Niagara Annual General Meeting (Formerly Adolescent Family Support Services Niagara)
June 23, 2015
Guest Speaker: STRIVE Niagara Annual General Meeting (Formerly Adolescent Family Support Services Niagara)
June 23, 2015
ATTCH Trauma and Attachment Certification Trainings
Certified Trauma Integration Clinician 2 Full Days Clinical Training Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment and Therapeutic Practice Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood
Grounding Trauma and Addictions
Understanding and Engaging the Dichotomous Mind: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
Impact of Trauma and Attachment on Disordered Eating and Self-Concept
Creative Journaling to Promote Integration, Authenticity and Healing
Building Trust and Repairing Attachment Relationship through Reconciliation Therapy
Healing Trauma Wounds: The Magnificent Benefits of Mindfulness
Creative Strategies for Engaging Youth and Healing Trauma
Trauma-Informed Youth Justice
Strategies for Healing Trauma Following Domestic Violence
ATTCH Trauma and Attachment Certification Trainings
St. Davids, ON (various dates January 2015 – May 2015)
Certified Trauma Integration Clinician 2 Full Days Clinical Training Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment and Therapeutic Practice Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Healing the Wounds of Attachment Dysregulation in Adulthood
Grounding Trauma and Addictions
Understanding and Engaging the Dichotomous Mind: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
Impact of Trauma and Attachment on Disordered Eating and Self-Concept
Creative Journaling to Promote Integration, Authenticity and Healing
Building Trust and Repairing Attachment Relationship through Reconciliation Therapy
Healing Trauma Wounds: The Magnificent Benefits of Mindfulness
Creative Strategies for Engaging Youth and Healing Trauma
Trauma-Informed Youth Justice
Strategies for Healing Trauma Following Domestic Violence
ATTCH Trauma and Attachment Certification Trainings
St. Davids, ON (various dates January 2015 – May 2015)
Regulation Based Foster Parenting Through a Trauma and Attachment Informed Approach
Hosted by: Satori Homes, Treatment Foster Care
February 25, 2015; August 5, 2015
Hosted by: Satori Homes, Treatment Foster Care
February 25, 2015; August 5, 2015
Introduction to Trauma-Informed Residential Treatment
Hosted by: Ontario Association of Residences Treating Youth (OARTY)
OARTY Conference Speaker
July 4, 2015
Hosted by: Ontario Association of Residences Treating Youth (OARTY)
OARTY Conference Speaker
July 4, 2015
Intersections: Attachment and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Hosted by: Family Counselling Centre Niagara
March 27, 2015
Hosted by: Family Counselling Centre Niagara
March 27, 2015
Custom Staff Training and Case Consultation
Hosted by: Key Assets
February 9, 2015
Hosted by: Key Assets
February 9, 2015
Managing Stress and Providing Peer Support
Hosted by: Eden High School
February 3, 2015
Hosted by: Eden High School
February 3, 2015
Healing the Helper: Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Promoting Self-Compassion
Hosted by: Niagara Region Public Health
January 28, 2015
Hosted by: Niagara Region Public Health
January 28, 2015
Compassion Fatigue Prevention in Domestic Violence Treatment
Staff training and discussion
Hosted by: Design for a New Tomorrow
October 23, 2014
Staff training and discussion
Hosted by: Design for a New Tomorrow
October 23, 2014
Regulation Based Foster Parenting Through a Trauma and Attachment Informed Approach
Co-facilitated with Sarah Schlote
Hosted by: Satori Homes, Treatment Foster Care
July 25, 2014
Co-facilitated with Sarah Schlote
Hosted by: Satori Homes, Treatment Foster Care
July 25, 2014
Custom Training: Trauma and Attachment Informed Treatment of Domestic Violence
Hosted by: Gillian's Place
July 24, 2014
Hosted by: Gillian's Place
July 24, 2014
Participant Feedback
Senior staff say it was one of the best trainings they ever attended so thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us!
Prior to this I had very little knowledge on trauma and attachment. Now I feel like I know much more and have lots of resources to review.
Learning about how trauma impacts functioning.
Case conceptualization was fantastic. I wish so much we had access to your level of knowledge around trauma and how/what we need to support children.
My clients (adolescents with severe trauma history) tend to struggle with “traditional” mindfulness—especially body-focused/breath/focused. Looking for possible examples.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise on sensory integration. I will be incorporating this in to my practice.
Validity trauma informed CBT is not the preferred treatment approach with kids who have experienced trauma, this needs to be more reinforced.
It was all excellent, especially newest research and case examples.
The research information and the reference to resources. Brain impact connection.
Real life examples, science and research behind the topic.
Linking trauma response to other types of diagnosis/misdiagnosis. Some really great insights about “abnormal” trauma experience.
Very knowledgeable presenter; all the handouts/resources included in slides and our packages. The more practical tools and assessments and strategies.
It has been my favourite presentation of the conference thus far. It related directly to my field and has sparked a lot of ideas and different approaches. Thank you so very much.
Your presentation was very informative, thank you very much. It makes me want to do better at my job with the children I work with, to try harder.
I am so grateful I was able to be a participant in your “healing the helper” training yesterday. There were several important concepts I was able to apply immediately. Your bringing attention to our “world perspective” gave me the foresight to challenge some automatic thoughts.
I appreciated the understanding I gained of how the brain functions during trauma and how to assist with regulation during these times.
I learned the importance of asking someone if they are considering suicide and that asking the question will not put the idea in their mind.
This was an amazing session. Would love to spend more time with Lori discussing this topic. So informative and important to the field.
Thank you for emphasizing how important it is to validate kids experiences and for providing practical examples on how we as workers can assist them.
I apprecaited how you related back to the population we work with as well as how you related to my life - making connection - overall it was very informative and well done!
The most helpful aspect were the real case examples, practical strategies, and suggested supplementary resources.
It was so helpful to gain a better understanding of foster kids and how to support them!
I learned that kids do what they are capable of doing and that the brain controls actions at a subconscious level a lot of the time.
All of the trainings were super although yours and Carmen Richardson's really stood out. In fact, I am taking a class with both of you. I really appreciate your expertise and insight. I just finished an assignment today.
I hope you could tell how much we all enjoyed your presentation tonight. You taught us a lot about accepting others and going to where they are in their struggle and helping them find solutions. We're all inspired by your lovely positive attitude. Thanks again - you're a wonderful teacher!
Great presentation & presenter, thank you!
Excellent delivery of information! Wish the session had been longer. The most valuable aspect was the focus on trauma as a sensory experience - not something that can be solved with words.
Lori Gill was a fabulous speaker, great info. Would love to hear more.
Prior to this I had very little knowledge on trauma and attachment. Now I feel like I know much more and have lots of resources to review.
It was all excellent, especially newest research and case examples.
Very knowledgeable presenter; all the handouts/resources included in slides and our packages. The more practical tools and assessments and strategies.
Making connection between behaviour and brain activity.
The demonstrations and knowledge shared many nuggets to take away.
Everything was excellent, I feel like I know base amount of knowledge about trauma. Not so scared now!
The hands on experience with sensory tools, impact of trauma on brain.
Different approaches possible to use in trauma and treatment, especially sensory.
The “how” to use sensory experience when working with children.
Group discussion with consultation with presenter.
Opening my eyes to my client’s traumas that I might have missed. Recognized my in-depth initial assumptions are so valuable.
The impact of trauma on brain development and the importance of connecting this to behaviour.
Lori’s attention and compassion when answering questions.
To learn more about the sensory impact of trauma. Learning about kids being activated and ensure why, helping them soothes and settle.
Prior to this I had very little knowledge on trauma and attachment. Now I feel like I know much more and have lots of resources to review.
Learning about how trauma impacts functioning.
Case conceptualization was fantastic. I wish so much we had access to your level of knowledge around trauma and how/what we need to support children.
My clients (adolescents with severe trauma history) tend to struggle with “traditional” mindfulness—especially body-focused/breath/focused. Looking for possible examples.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise on sensory integration. I will be incorporating this in to my practice.
Validity trauma informed CBT is not the preferred treatment approach with kids who have experienced trauma, this needs to be more reinforced.
It was all excellent, especially newest research and case examples.
The research information and the reference to resources. Brain impact connection.
Real life examples, science and research behind the topic.
Linking trauma response to other types of diagnosis/misdiagnosis. Some really great insights about “abnormal” trauma experience.
Very knowledgeable presenter; all the handouts/resources included in slides and our packages. The more practical tools and assessments and strategies.
It has been my favourite presentation of the conference thus far. It related directly to my field and has sparked a lot of ideas and different approaches. Thank you so very much.
Your presentation was very informative, thank you very much. It makes me want to do better at my job with the children I work with, to try harder.
I am so grateful I was able to be a participant in your “healing the helper” training yesterday. There were several important concepts I was able to apply immediately. Your bringing attention to our “world perspective” gave me the foresight to challenge some automatic thoughts.
I appreciated the understanding I gained of how the brain functions during trauma and how to assist with regulation during these times.
I learned the importance of asking someone if they are considering suicide and that asking the question will not put the idea in their mind.
This was an amazing session. Would love to spend more time with Lori discussing this topic. So informative and important to the field.
Thank you for emphasizing how important it is to validate kids experiences and for providing practical examples on how we as workers can assist them.
I apprecaited how you related back to the population we work with as well as how you related to my life - making connection - overall it was very informative and well done!
The most helpful aspect were the real case examples, practical strategies, and suggested supplementary resources.
It was so helpful to gain a better understanding of foster kids and how to support them!
I learned that kids do what they are capable of doing and that the brain controls actions at a subconscious level a lot of the time.
All of the trainings were super although yours and Carmen Richardson's really stood out. In fact, I am taking a class with both of you. I really appreciate your expertise and insight. I just finished an assignment today.
I hope you could tell how much we all enjoyed your presentation tonight. You taught us a lot about accepting others and going to where they are in their struggle and helping them find solutions. We're all inspired by your lovely positive attitude. Thanks again - you're a wonderful teacher!
Great presentation & presenter, thank you!
Excellent delivery of information! Wish the session had been longer. The most valuable aspect was the focus on trauma as a sensory experience - not something that can be solved with words.
Lori Gill was a fabulous speaker, great info. Would love to hear more.
Prior to this I had very little knowledge on trauma and attachment. Now I feel like I know much more and have lots of resources to review.
It was all excellent, especially newest research and case examples.
Very knowledgeable presenter; all the handouts/resources included in slides and our packages. The more practical tools and assessments and strategies.
Making connection between behaviour and brain activity.
The demonstrations and knowledge shared many nuggets to take away.
Everything was excellent, I feel like I know base amount of knowledge about trauma. Not so scared now!
The hands on experience with sensory tools, impact of trauma on brain.
Different approaches possible to use in trauma and treatment, especially sensory.
The “how” to use sensory experience when working with children.
Group discussion with consultation with presenter.
Opening my eyes to my client’s traumas that I might have missed. Recognized my in-depth initial assumptions are so valuable.
The impact of trauma on brain development and the importance of connecting this to behaviour.
Lori’s attention and compassion when answering questions.
To learn more about the sensory impact of trauma. Learning about kids being activated and ensure why, helping them soothes and settle.
Evidence Based Trauma Intervention Training
Please find attached information regarding an upcoming evidence-based trauma intervention training hosted by Community Living Port Colborne. Presentations will provide insight around trauma symptoms and differential diagnosis (such as grief, ADHD, and oppositional behaviours) as well as insight into SAMHSA approved evidence based training in structured sensory intervention. Learn about the impact that trauma has on our brain, body, and behaviours inclusive of impact on implicit and explicit memory. Learn why cognitive-based interventions can be limited in their effectiveness for trauma intervention and how to implement trauma informed services within your organization.
Please note: although the workshop is called Children in Trauma, it applies to all ages, a foundational understanding of how trauma impacts allows clinicians working with adults to understand why behaviours, symptoms, experiences etc happen the way they do. Trauma often occurs in childhood and this workshop will inform professionals about the impact this trauma experience(s) can have on future behavior, emotions, as well as psychological, physiological, and neurological functioning. I have used the children’s programs for a few years now with great success with ages 2 – 17. I have also had marked success in using the Adults in Trauma Program over the past 1.5 years with individuals experiencing PTSD as a result of various trauma experiences (war, abuse, attachment, car accidents, domestic violence etc.).
This is an excellent training opportunity for anyone working in a helping capacity with any age group and it is the first time this has been offered locally. If you have any questions, please contact me directly. To register complete the attached information and forward to Community Living.
Please note: although the workshop is called Children in Trauma, it applies to all ages, a foundational understanding of how trauma impacts allows clinicians working with adults to understand why behaviours, symptoms, experiences etc happen the way they do. Trauma often occurs in childhood and this workshop will inform professionals about the impact this trauma experience(s) can have on future behavior, emotions, as well as psychological, physiological, and neurological functioning. I have used the children’s programs for a few years now with great success with ages 2 – 17. I have also had marked success in using the Adults in Trauma Program over the past 1.5 years with individuals experiencing PTSD as a result of various trauma experiences (war, abuse, attachment, car accidents, domestic violence etc.).
This is an excellent training opportunity for anyone working in a helping capacity with any age group and it is the first time this has been offered locally. If you have any questions, please contact me directly. To register complete the attached information and forward to Community Living.
Canadian Critical Incident Stress Foundation Conference
We are pleased to announce that the Critical Incident Foundation will be hosting the 2014 Critical Incident Stress Conference April 24th to the 26th at the Sheraton on the falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario . We are also excited to announce we will be offering ICISF approved courses in the ICISF model: Individual, Group, and Suicide April 22nd and 23rd.
This conference will unite hundreds of people from across Canada and Internationally with the common interest in the field of CISM. The CCISF is further pleased to announce that the International Critical Incident Responders Network(ICIRN) biennial Conference will be held April 22nd and 23rd during this unforgettable week long event .
Lori will be presenting on Thursday afternoon on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
To register or learn more visit: http://www.ccisf2014.ca
This conference will unite hundreds of people from across Canada and Internationally with the common interest in the field of CISM. The CCISF is further pleased to announce that the International Critical Incident Responders Network(ICIRN) biennial Conference will be held April 22nd and 23rd during this unforgettable week long event .
Lori will be presenting on Thursday afternoon on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
To register or learn more visit: http://www.ccisf2014.ca
CAST Canada 2014 Grounding Trauma Conference
Lori will be providing a Pre - Conference Training
Certified Trauma Integration Practitioner (CTIP)*
Offered by Lori Gill of
Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (ATTCH)
May 6, 2014
8:30 - 4:30
Main Conference May 7, 8
The Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston ON Canada
*Part of a certification process offered by the Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (ATTCH)
Learn more and register at: http://cast-canada.ca/GT2014PreconferenceLoriGill.html
Certified Trauma Integration Practitioner (CTIP)*
Offered by Lori Gill of
Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (ATTCH)
May 6, 2014
8:30 - 4:30
Main Conference May 7, 8
The Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston ON Canada
*Part of a certification process offered by the Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (ATTCH)
Learn more and register at: http://cast-canada.ca/GT2014PreconferenceLoriGill.html
CAST Canada Becoming Trauma-Informed for Organizations
A full day presentation and forum for CEO's, ED's, Senior Managers, HR Managers exploring issues and strategies for creating healthy,
trauma-informed workplaces from policy to programs. Lori will be presenting on trauma-informed schools and providing an introduction to various best practice initiatives and approaches in this area.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$170 + hst per person - Includes coffee, tea and lunch.
Burlington
Learn more and register at: http://cast-canada.ca/TraumaInformedFeb11PRESENTERS.html
trauma-informed workplaces from policy to programs. Lori will be presenting on trauma-informed schools and providing an introduction to various best practice initiatives and approaches in this area.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$170 + hst per person - Includes coffee, tea and lunch.
Burlington
Learn more and register at: http://cast-canada.ca/TraumaInformedFeb11PRESENTERS.html
Previous Custom Trainings Facilitated:
- Staff Training: The Use of Art for Expression, Empowerment and Bonding, Adolescent Family Support Services of Niagara (AFSSN), January 29, 2014;
- Staff Training: Making Connections in Case Formulation and Treatment Planning (domestic violence), Design for a New Tomorrow, November 28, 2013;
- Guest Speaker: Video Training Series, Distress Centres Ontario, November 27, 2013;
- Community Training: Introduction to Trauma, Attachment, and Sensory Intervention, ATTCH, November 20, 2013;
- Staff Training: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, Mutual Support Services, November 16 & 20, 2013;
- Guest Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, Simcoe County School Board
- Conference Presenter: Secret World of Substance Abuse, 2013 Child Trauma Practitioners Assembly, National Institute for Trauma and Loss, July 2013;
- Conference Presenter: Making Connections in Case Formulation and Treatment Planning (trauma), CYC World Conference, Newfoundland, June 2013;
- Conference Presenter: Trauma’s Impact on Learning and Schools, CYC World Conference, Newfoundland, June 2013;
- Workshop Presenter: Foundations of Trauma, Attachment, & Sensory Intervention ATTCH, June 2013;
- Workshop Presenter: Creating Trauma-Informed Youth Justice Systems, Niagara Youth Justice Committee, June 2013
- Conference Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, Orillia Suicide Prevention Conference, April 2013;
- Workshop Presenter: Foundations of Trauma and Attachment, Mutual Support Services, April 2013.
- Workshop Presenter: TLC Evidence Based Trauma Intervention 2 day training Community Living Port Colborne January 2013;
- Workshop facilitator: SafeTALK Suicide awareness training, Living Works, January 2013;
- Workshop Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention, Community Addiction Services Niagara, December 2012;
- Workshop Presenter: Suicide Awareness, Ridley College, December 2012;
- Conference Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, 2012 Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) Conference, October 2012;
- Keynote Speaker: Healing the Helper - Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, Canadian Critical Incident and Stress Foundation (CCISF), September 2012;
- Workshop Presenter - Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention, Canadian Critical Incident and Stress Foundation (CCISF), September 2012;
- Conference Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, 2012 Child Trauma Practitioners Assembly, National Institute for Trauma and Loss, July 2012;
- Workshop Presenter Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, VCE Training Centre, May 2012.
National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC) 2013 Summer Assembly, Michigan, USA
Lori is thrilled to be presenting again at this year's TLC's summer assembly. This year she will be presenting on the Secret World of Substance Abuse
What do items such as aerosol cans, tootsie-rolls, candy necklaces, plastic bags, cotton balls, and hair “scrunchies” have in common? How would you respond to the following from a youth, “Have you ever used drugs?” or “Wow that was a great party everyone was so wasted.” By the end of this presentation you will be familiar with drug culture current trends, youth perspectives and how to help them find a new normal away from substance abuse. Participants will also learn the impact that trauma and attachment have on addiction behaviours and how to regulate and replace harmful behaviours with healthier alternatives.
The conference is held in Michigan and is an enriching professional development and networking opportunity. To learn more or to register visit: http://www.starrtraining.org/assembly
What do items such as aerosol cans, tootsie-rolls, candy necklaces, plastic bags, cotton balls, and hair “scrunchies” have in common? How would you respond to the following from a youth, “Have you ever used drugs?” or “Wow that was a great party everyone was so wasted.” By the end of this presentation you will be familiar with drug culture current trends, youth perspectives and how to help them find a new normal away from substance abuse. Participants will also learn the impact that trauma and attachment have on addiction behaviours and how to regulate and replace harmful behaviours with healthier alternatives.
The conference is held in Michigan and is an enriching professional development and networking opportunity. To learn more or to register visit: http://www.starrtraining.org/assembly
CYC World Conference, Newfoundland, Canada
June 27, 2013
Lori will be presenting at the first CYC World Conference in Newfoundland. As she started her career studying in the Child and Youth Worker Program she is quite excited to be a part of this conference.
Lori will be presenting two workshops:
Making Connections in Case Formulation and Treatment Planning (trauma)
This presentation will focus on the importance of exploring the connection between early life experiences, attachment, trauma, and self-concept on development throughout life. Learning objectives include: - an awareness of trauma and how it impacts the brain and behaviour - an understanding of the impact our early attachment experiences have on our lives - familiar with the role of art and structured sensory interventions in the use of trauma and attachment therapy - practical assessment strategies as well as creative treatment planning techniques will also be explored
Trauma’s Impact on Learning and Behavior (on behalf of the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children - TLC
This presentation will focus on trauma’s impact on the brain and therefore learning and behavior as well as the importance of using structured sensory interventions with traumatized youth. This presentation will highlight evidence-based research that showed statistically significant remarkable reductions across all mental health and trauma related subscales in youth that were provided with structured sensory interventions. This presentation will be clinical, theoretical and researched based.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
To learn more about the CYC World Conference or to register visit http://www.cycworld2013.net
Lori will be presenting at the first CYC World Conference in Newfoundland. As she started her career studying in the Child and Youth Worker Program she is quite excited to be a part of this conference.
Lori will be presenting two workshops:
Making Connections in Case Formulation and Treatment Planning (trauma)
This presentation will focus on the importance of exploring the connection between early life experiences, attachment, trauma, and self-concept on development throughout life. Learning objectives include: - an awareness of trauma and how it impacts the brain and behaviour - an understanding of the impact our early attachment experiences have on our lives - familiar with the role of art and structured sensory interventions in the use of trauma and attachment therapy - practical assessment strategies as well as creative treatment planning techniques will also be explored
Trauma’s Impact on Learning and Behavior (on behalf of the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children - TLC
This presentation will focus on trauma’s impact on the brain and therefore learning and behavior as well as the importance of using structured sensory interventions with traumatized youth. This presentation will highlight evidence-based research that showed statistically significant remarkable reductions across all mental health and trauma related subscales in youth that were provided with structured sensory interventions. This presentation will be clinical, theoretical and researched based.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- identify at least five (5) key differences between grief and trauma;
- define trauma as a sensory experience versus a diagnostic category;
- and identify at least three (3) sensory trauma interventions to use to help move trauma victims to resilient thrivers.
To learn more about the CYC World Conference or to register visit http://www.cycworld2013.net
Trauma Informed Youth Justice Systems, Niagara Youth Justice Committee, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
June 2013
This workshop will provide insight into the foundational aspects of trauma and attachment and how they shape behaviour, perception, and relationships. Additionally the impact on at risk behaviours will be explored including evidence-informed approaches most appropriate for addressing delinquent and risk taking behaviours.
This presentation will discuss:
This workshop will provide insight into the foundational aspects of trauma and attachment and how they shape behaviour, perception, and relationships. Additionally the impact on at risk behaviours will be explored including evidence-informed approaches most appropriate for addressing delinquent and risk taking behaviours.
This presentation will discuss:
- pre-treatment assessment
- trauma focused interventions
- guidelines for judges, police officers, school personnel
- the impact of historical trauma
- family based interventions
- group based interventions
Creating Trauma-Informed School Systems, St. Davids, Ontario, Canada
This workshop will provide an introduction to the foundations of trauma and attachment as they shape behaviour, perception, and relationships throughout the lifespan. Strategies for creating a trauma-informed school setting and an introduction to sensory intervention and research around the efficacy of this approach will also be provided.
Participants will gain an introductory understanding of:
This 2 hour workshop will be offered on:
Wednesday May 22 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Monday June 03 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All ATTCH trainings are based on current research by leading experts in trauma and attachment and include best-practice and evidence-based techniques and approaches.
Advance registration is required. The cost is $50. Register online at www.attch.org.
Participants will gain an introductory understanding of:
- the impact of trauma and attachment on brain development, behaviours, and relationships throughout life
- implicit and explicit memory, how trauma impacts learning and attention
- common symptoms, themes, and behaviours of traumatized individuals
- curriculum based interventions for creating a 'safe' school environment to promote regulation and enhance learning
- differential diagnosis how trauma looks like but is different than ADHD, ODD, grief etc.
- trauma as a sensory experience
- providing sensory interventions
- how to help someone who has experienced trauma
- how to create a trauma-informed organization
This 2 hour workshop will be offered on:
Wednesday May 22 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Monday June 03 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All ATTCH trainings are based on current research by leading experts in trauma and attachment and include best-practice and evidence-based techniques and approaches.
Advance registration is required. The cost is $50. Register online at www.attch.org.
Foundations of Trauma and Attachment, St. Davids, Ontario, Canada
This workshop will provide an introduction to the foundations of trauma and attachment as they shape behaviour, perception, and relationships throughout the lifespan. An introduction to sensory intervention and research around the efficacy of this approach will also be provided.
Participants will gain an introductory understanding of:
This 2 hour workshop will be offered on:
Saturday May 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 29 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 4 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
All ATTCH trainings are based on current research by leading experts in trauma and attachment and include best-practice and evidence-based techniques and approaches.
Advance registration is required. The cost is $50. Register online at www.attch.org
Participants will gain an introductory understanding of:
- the impact of trauma and attachment on brain development, behaviours, and relationships throughout life
- implicit and explicit memory
- common symptoms, themes, and behaviours of traumatized individuals
- about trauma as a sensory experience
- providing sensory interventions
- how to help someone who has experienced trauma
- how to create a trauma-informed organization
This 2 hour workshop will be offered on:
Saturday May 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 29 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 4 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
All ATTCH trainings are based on current research by leading experts in trauma and attachment and include best-practice and evidence-based techniques and approaches.
Advance registration is required. The cost is $50. Register online at www.attch.org
Foundations of Trauma and Attachment, Fenwick, Ontario, Canada
Lori will be presenting to the staff at Mutual Support Systems (MSS) on the foundations of trauma and attachment.
Orillia Suicide Prevention Conference, Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Lori will be presenting on compassion fatigue at the Suicide Prevention Conference in Orillia - Surviving to Thriving on April 17, 2013. Visit the link provided to register.
Workshop Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention,Working in a helping profession can be a very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Helpers will focus on raising awareness about compassion fatigue and its symptoms as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self-care. This workshop will review signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue along with prevention and self-care strategies. Unique issues will also be discussed inclusive of working with vulnerable sectors, at risk youth, and hard to serve populations.
Workshop Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention,Working in a helping profession can be a very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Helpers will focus on raising awareness about compassion fatigue and its symptoms as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self-care. This workshop will review signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue along with prevention and self-care strategies. Unique issues will also be discussed inclusive of working with vulnerable sectors, at risk youth, and hard to serve populations.
TLC Evidence Based Trauma Intervention 2 day training Community Living Port Colborne, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
January, 2013
Founded in 1990 by Dr. William Steele, TLC, a member of the Starr Global Learning Network, offers professionals trauma-informed training, support, consultation, online learning opportunities, certifications and trauma intervention programs and tools in trauma intervention programs, tools and techniques for working with children and families. TLC has trained over 50,000 professionals, including 6,000 TLC certified trauma and loss specialists working with communities around the world. Certified TLC specialists have been on the ground following some of the world’s most devastating tragedies, including the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995, the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001, and the 2005 Tsunami in Southeast Asia. For more information on TLC, please visit www.starrtraining.org/tlc.
Lori Gill is a Certified Trauma Specialist and Trainer through the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children. She facilitates Level 1 Trauma Intervention Training, leading to certification as a Trauma Specialist through continued training.
Children of Trauma
Learn the differences between grief and trauma and come to know trauma as an experience rather than as a diagnostic category. Learn how to become a “witness” to a child’s traumatic experience to best appreciate the intensity of the experience and the needs of the child; to see what he now sees as he looks at himself and the world around him. Video-taped interviews will demonstrate how TLC’s evidence-based, structured sensory intervention process brings children relief from the terror of their traumatic experiences. This structured process is used in schools and agencies across the country and has been proven, via research, to reduce trauma-specific reactions across all three major sub-categories.
Structured Sensory Interventions
Learn trauma-specific intervention tasks and techniques as well as see them demonstrated. This is a practice day. The presenter engages attendees in an encapsulated demonstration of the major sensory structured processes. Attendees will also participate in additional activities and, by days end, will feel comfortable using any of the TLC intervention programs. A brief presentation of the TLC evidence-based research and outcome will support the value of TLC’s structured sensory programs in schools and agencies.
Presentations will provide insight around trauma symptoms and differential diagnosis (such as grief, ADHD, and oppositional behaviours) as well as insight into SAMHSA approved evidence based training in structured sensory intervention. Learn about the impact that trauma has on our brain, body, and behaviours inclusive of impact on implicit and explicit memory. Learn why cognitive-based interventions can be limited in their effectiveness for trauma intervention and how to implement trauma informed services within your organization.
* Please note: although the workshop is called Children in Trauma, it applies to all ages, a foundational understanding of how trauma impacts allows clinicians working with adults to understand why behaviours, symptoms, experiences etc happen the way they do. Trauma often occurs in childhood and this workshop will inform professionals about the impact this trauma experience(s) can have on future behavior, emotions, as well as psychological, physiological, and neurological functioning. I have used the children’s programs for a few years now with great success with ages 2 – 17. I have also had marked success in using the Adults in Trauma Program over the past 1.5 years with individuals experiencing PTSD as a result of various trauma experiences (war, abuse, attachment, car accidents, domestic violence etc.).
After attending the Children of Trauma and Structured Sensory Interventions trainings, participants can achieve TLC Certification by completing:
• Three additional TLC training days (either online courses, trainings at your site or attendance at a TLC conference).
• A TLC online essay exam
Founded in 1990 by Dr. William Steele, TLC, a member of the Starr Global Learning Network, offers professionals trauma-informed training, support, consultation, online learning opportunities, certifications and trauma intervention programs and tools in trauma intervention programs, tools and techniques for working with children and families. TLC has trained over 50,000 professionals, including 6,000 TLC certified trauma and loss specialists working with communities around the world. Certified TLC specialists have been on the ground following some of the world’s most devastating tragedies, including the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995, the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001, and the 2005 Tsunami in Southeast Asia. For more information on TLC, please visit www.starrtraining.org/tlc.
Lori Gill is a Certified Trauma Specialist and Trainer through the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children. She facilitates Level 1 Trauma Intervention Training, leading to certification as a Trauma Specialist through continued training.
Children of Trauma
Learn the differences between grief and trauma and come to know trauma as an experience rather than as a diagnostic category. Learn how to become a “witness” to a child’s traumatic experience to best appreciate the intensity of the experience and the needs of the child; to see what he now sees as he looks at himself and the world around him. Video-taped interviews will demonstrate how TLC’s evidence-based, structured sensory intervention process brings children relief from the terror of their traumatic experiences. This structured process is used in schools and agencies across the country and has been proven, via research, to reduce trauma-specific reactions across all three major sub-categories.
Structured Sensory Interventions
Learn trauma-specific intervention tasks and techniques as well as see them demonstrated. This is a practice day. The presenter engages attendees in an encapsulated demonstration of the major sensory structured processes. Attendees will also participate in additional activities and, by days end, will feel comfortable using any of the TLC intervention programs. A brief presentation of the TLC evidence-based research and outcome will support the value of TLC’s structured sensory programs in schools and agencies.
Presentations will provide insight around trauma symptoms and differential diagnosis (such as grief, ADHD, and oppositional behaviours) as well as insight into SAMHSA approved evidence based training in structured sensory intervention. Learn about the impact that trauma has on our brain, body, and behaviours inclusive of impact on implicit and explicit memory. Learn why cognitive-based interventions can be limited in their effectiveness for trauma intervention and how to implement trauma informed services within your organization.
* Please note: although the workshop is called Children in Trauma, it applies to all ages, a foundational understanding of how trauma impacts allows clinicians working with adults to understand why behaviours, symptoms, experiences etc happen the way they do. Trauma often occurs in childhood and this workshop will inform professionals about the impact this trauma experience(s) can have on future behavior, emotions, as well as psychological, physiological, and neurological functioning. I have used the children’s programs for a few years now with great success with ages 2 – 17. I have also had marked success in using the Adults in Trauma Program over the past 1.5 years with individuals experiencing PTSD as a result of various trauma experiences (war, abuse, attachment, car accidents, domestic violence etc.).
After attending the Children of Trauma and Structured Sensory Interventions trainings, participants can achieve TLC Certification by completing:
• Three additional TLC training days (either online courses, trainings at your site or attendance at a TLC conference).
• A TLC online essay exam
SafeTALK Suicide awareness training, Living Works, January 2013
Co-Facilitator with Ian Masse, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
This three-hour training can help you make a difference!
safeTALK is a brief, affordable, and internationally recognized program by Living Works Education
Learn four basic steps to recognize persons with thoughts of suicide & connect them with suicide helping resources
Why come to safeTALK?
Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help. Often these opportunities are missed, dismissed or avoided—leaving people more alone and at greater risk. safeTALK training prepares you to help by using TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to identify and engage people with thoughts of suicide and to connect them with further help and care.
Who should attend safeTALK?
safeTALK is for everyone who wants to help prevent suicide: front line workers, clergy, volunteers, parents, youth*, teachers, law enforcement,… anyone who wants to be a suicide alert helper. *safeTALK is for anyone age 15 and older. Younger persons may attend with the consent of parents or guardian.How does safeTALK help prevent suicide?
How can I get safeTALK training?
To organize a safeTALK training for your workplace, school, or community or to learn about upcoming safeTALK trainings contact: dcniagara@distresscentreniagara.com
safeTALK is a brief, affordable, and internationally recognized program by Living Works Education
Learn four basic steps to recognize persons with thoughts of suicide & connect them with suicide helping resources
Why come to safeTALK?
Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help. Often these opportunities are missed, dismissed or avoided—leaving people more alone and at greater risk. safeTALK training prepares you to help by using TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to identify and engage people with thoughts of suicide and to connect them with further help and care.
Who should attend safeTALK?
safeTALK is for everyone who wants to help prevent suicide: front line workers, clergy, volunteers, parents, youth*, teachers, law enforcement,… anyone who wants to be a suicide alert helper. *safeTALK is for anyone age 15 and older. Younger persons may attend with the consent of parents or guardian.How does safeTALK help prevent suicide?
How can I get safeTALK training?
To organize a safeTALK training for your workplace, school, or community or to learn about upcoming safeTALK trainings contact: dcniagara@distresscentreniagara.com
Suicide Prevention, Mutual Support Systems (MSS), Fenwick, Ontario
January 2012
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
This workshop will identify warning signs and high risk factors leading to non-fatal and fatal suicides including characteristics that contribute to risk, recognizing invitations, specific interventions strategies and skills including legal responsibilities, and assessment of risk and what is necessary to help prevent contagion following a fatal suicide. Revised interventions and treatment information that is directly applicable to a broad array of helping professionals and target populations (children to seniors). Interventions for specialized fields (schools, hospitals, community agencies) focusing on prevention, intervention, and treatment will also be provided.
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
This workshop will identify warning signs and high risk factors leading to non-fatal and fatal suicides including characteristics that contribute to risk, recognizing invitations, specific interventions strategies and skills including legal responsibilities, and assessment of risk and what is necessary to help prevent contagion following a fatal suicide. Revised interventions and treatment information that is directly applicable to a broad array of helping professionals and target populations (children to seniors). Interventions for specialized fields (schools, hospitals, community agencies) focusing on prevention, intervention, and treatment will also be provided.
Community Addiction Services Niagara, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Workshop Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention,Working in a helping profession can be a very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Helpers will focus on raising awareness about compassion fatigue and its symptoms as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self-care. This workshop will review signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue along with prevention and self-care strategies. Unique issues will also be discussed inclusive of working with vulnerable sectors, at risk youth, and hard to serve populations.
You will learn:
• How stress impacts the mind and body
• How to identify the warning signs symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
• How to engage in preventative care and holistic wellness to promote overall health
• How to evaluate and balance your experiences as a helper and as a person ensuring your career does not alter your worldview in a negative manner
December 2012
You will learn:
• How stress impacts the mind and body
• How to identify the warning signs symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
• How to engage in preventative care and holistic wellness to promote overall health
• How to evaluate and balance your experiences as a helper and as a person ensuring your career does not alter your worldview in a negative manner
December 2012
Workshop Presenter: Suicide Awareness, Ridley College, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
December 2012
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
This workshop will identify warning signs and high risk factors leading to non-fatal and fatal suicides including characteristics that contribute to risk, recognizing invitations, specific interventions strategies and skills including legal responsibilities, and assessment of risk and what is necessary to help prevent contagion following a fatal suicide. Revised interventions and treatment information that is directly applicable to a broad array of helping professionals and target populations (children to seniors). Interventions for specialized fields (schools, hospitals, community agencies) focusing on prevention, intervention, and treatment will also be provided.
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
This workshop will identify warning signs and high risk factors leading to non-fatal and fatal suicides including characteristics that contribute to risk, recognizing invitations, specific interventions strategies and skills including legal responsibilities, and assessment of risk and what is necessary to help prevent contagion following a fatal suicide. Revised interventions and treatment information that is directly applicable to a broad array of helping professionals and target populations (children to seniors). Interventions for specialized fields (schools, hospitals, community agencies) focusing on prevention, intervention, and treatment will also be provided.
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Stepping out of the darkness: awareness, attention, action
Distress Centres Ontario (DCO), in partnership with local Ontario Suicide Prevention Coalitions and the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP), are pleased to invite you to the Canadian national conference on the prevention of suicide, CASP/ACPS 2012: STEPPING OUT OF THE DARKNESS, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, October 15 - 17th, 2012.
Registration and details available at: http://casp2012.ca/
Lori will be presenting Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma
Workshop Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention,Working in a helping profession can be a very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Helpers will focus on raising awareness about compassion fatigue and its symptoms as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self-care. This workshop will review signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue along with prevention and self-care strategies. Unique issues will also be discussed inclusive of working with vulnerable sectors, at risk youth, and hard to serve populations.
You will learn:
• How stress impacts the mind and body
• How to identify the warning signs symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
• How to engage in preventative care and holistic wellness to promote overall health
• How to evaluate and balance your experiences as a helper and as a person ensuring your career does not alter your worldview in a negative manner
Distress Centres Ontario (DCO), in partnership with local Ontario Suicide Prevention Coalitions and the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP), are pleased to invite you to the Canadian national conference on the prevention of suicide, CASP/ACPS 2012: STEPPING OUT OF THE DARKNESS, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, October 15 - 17th, 2012.
Registration and details available at: http://casp2012.ca/
Lori will be presenting Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma
Workshop Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention,Working in a helping profession can be a very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Helpers will focus on raising awareness about compassion fatigue and its symptoms as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self-care. This workshop will review signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue along with prevention and self-care strategies. Unique issues will also be discussed inclusive of working with vulnerable sectors, at risk youth, and hard to serve populations.
You will learn:
• How stress impacts the mind and body
• How to identify the warning signs symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
• How to engage in preventative care and holistic wellness to promote overall health
• How to evaluate and balance your experiences as a helper and as a person ensuring your career does not alter your worldview in a negative manner
Canadian Critical Incident and Stress Foundation (CCISF), Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
September 2012
The Critical Incident Stress Foundation (CCISF) will be holding a conference in Niagara Falls from September 18 - 21, 2012. This is a National conference bringing together professionals with an interest in critical incident stress management. To learn more or register visit:
http://www.ccisf.info/CCISF-2012-Conference.html
Lori will be presenting as a keynote Speaker: Healing the Helper - Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma
Working in a helping profession can be a very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Helpers will focus on raising awareness about compassion fatigue and its symptoms as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self-care. This workshop will review signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue along with prevention and self-care strategies. Unique issues will also be discussed inclusive of working with vulnerable sectors, at risk youth, and hard to serve populations.
You will learn:
• How stress impacts the mind and body
• How to identify the warning signs symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
• How to engage in preventative care and holistic wellness to promote overall health
• How to evaluate and balance your experiences as a helper and as a person ensuring your career does not alter your worldview in a negative manner
and as a workshop presenter Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
This workshop will identify warning signs and high risk factors leading to non-fatal and fatal suicides including characteristics that contribute to risk, recognizing invitations, specific interventions strategies and skills including legal responsibilities, and assessment of risk and what is necessary to help prevent contagion following a fatal suicide. Revised interventions and treatment information that is directly applicable to a broad array of helping professionals and target populations (children to seniors). Interventions for specialized fields (schools, hospitals, community agencies) focusing on prevention, intervention, and treatment will also be provided.
The Critical Incident Stress Foundation (CCISF) will be holding a conference in Niagara Falls from September 18 - 21, 2012. This is a National conference bringing together professionals with an interest in critical incident stress management. To learn more or register visit:
http://www.ccisf.info/CCISF-2012-Conference.html
Lori will be presenting as a keynote Speaker: Healing the Helper - Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma
Working in a helping profession can be a very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Helpers will focus on raising awareness about compassion fatigue and its symptoms as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self-care. This workshop will review signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue along with prevention and self-care strategies. Unique issues will also be discussed inclusive of working with vulnerable sectors, at risk youth, and hard to serve populations.
You will learn:
• How stress impacts the mind and body
• How to identify the warning signs symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
• How to engage in preventative care and holistic wellness to promote overall health
• How to evaluate and balance your experiences as a helper and as a person ensuring your career does not alter your worldview in a negative manner
and as a workshop presenter Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
This workshop will identify warning signs and high risk factors leading to non-fatal and fatal suicides including characteristics that contribute to risk, recognizing invitations, specific interventions strategies and skills including legal responsibilities, and assessment of risk and what is necessary to help prevent contagion following a fatal suicide. Revised interventions and treatment information that is directly applicable to a broad array of helping professionals and target populations (children to seniors). Interventions for specialized fields (schools, hospitals, community agencies) focusing on prevention, intervention, and treatment will also be provided.
Conference Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, 2012 Child Trauma Practitioners Assembly, National Institute for Trauma and Loss, July 2012, Michigan, USA
Workshop Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention,Working in a helping profession can be a very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Helpers will focus on raising awareness about compassion fatigue and its symptoms as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self-care. This workshop will review signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue along with prevention and self-care strategies. Unique issues will also be discussed inclusive of working with vulnerable sectors, at risk youth, and hard to serve populations.
You will learn:
• How stress impacts the mind and body
• How to identify the warning signs symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
• How to engage in preventative care and holistic wellness to promote overall health
• How to evaluate and balance your experiences as a helper and as a person ensuring your career does not alter your worldview in a negative manner
You will learn:
• How stress impacts the mind and body
• How to identify the warning signs symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
• How to engage in preventative care and holistic wellness to promote overall health
• How to evaluate and balance your experiences as a helper and as a person ensuring your career does not alter your worldview in a negative manner
Workshop Presenter Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, VCE Training Centre, Michigan, USA
May 2012.
Workshop Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention,Working in a helping profession can be a very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Helpers will focus on raising awareness about compassion fatigue and its symptoms as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self-care. This workshop will review signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue along with prevention and self-care strategies. Unique issues will also be discussed inclusive of working with vulnerable sectors, at risk youth, and hard to serve populations
You will learn:
• How stress impacts the mind and body
• How to identify the warning signs symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
• How to engage in preventative care and holistic wellness to promote overall health
• How to evaluate and balance your experiences as a helper and as a person ensuring your career does not alter your worldview in a negative manner
Workshop Presenter: Healing the Helper - Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma Prevention,Working in a helping profession can be a very rewarding, yet it is also one that can be emotionally and physically draining. Preventing Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care for Helpers will focus on raising awareness about compassion fatigue and its symptoms as well as prevention techniques through professional and personal self-care. This workshop will review signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue along with prevention and self-care strategies. Unique issues will also be discussed inclusive of working with vulnerable sectors, at risk youth, and hard to serve populations
You will learn:
• How stress impacts the mind and body
• How to identify the warning signs symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue
• How to engage in preventative care and holistic wellness to promote overall health
• How to evaluate and balance your experiences as a helper and as a person ensuring your career does not alter your worldview in a negative manner